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Description
Step into the world of classic twang with the Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue Lead Tele APTL-3JD Pickups, inspired by the legendary Telecaster tones of Jerry Donahue himself. Engineered for the discerning guitarist, these bridge pickups offer an authentic vintage feel that captures the essence of timeless sound. Whether you're laying down the rhythm or soaring through a lead, these pickups promise a dynamic range and clarity that only Seymour Duncan can deliver.
Crafted with Alnico II magnets, the APTL-3JD pickups provide a warm, smooth tone with just the right amount of bite, making them ideal for country, rock, and blues. The T-Style design ensures a perfect fit for your guitar, enhancing its natural resonance without overpowering your instrument’s unique character. With a focus on tonal purity and precision, these pickups are perfect for players who demand both quality and performance in their gear. Embrace the sound that has defined generations and let your guitar sing with the soulful voice of the Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue Lead Tele APTL-3JD Pickups.
Key Features:
- Alnico II Pro magnets for warm, vintage tone
- T-Style bridge pickup design
- Ideal for country, rock, and blues genres
- Designed for superior clarity and dynamic range
Product specs
| Available since | March 2008 |
| Aktive Circuit | No |
| Wiring | 2-Conductor |
| Pickup Output | High |
| Cap | No |
| Colour | Black |
| Position | Bridge |
| Stacked - hum free | No |
| Telecaster | Yes |
| Stratocaster | No |
| Other | No |
FAQs
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What type of tone can I expect from the Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue Lead Tele APTL-3JD Pickup?
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The Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue Lead Tele APTL-3JD Pickup delivers a vintage Telecaster bridge tone with enhanced midrange presence and a smooth treble response, making it ideal for country, blues, and classic rock styles.
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Is the Seymour Duncan APTL-3JD Jerry Donahue Model suitable for modern Telecasters?
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Yes, the Seymour Duncan APTL-3JD is designed to fit standard Telecaster bridge positions, providing a classic tone upgrade for modern Telecasters.
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Does the Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue Lead Tele APTL-3JD Pickup require any special wiring?
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The Seymour Duncan APTL-3JD uses a 2-conductor wiring setup, which is straightforward to install in most standard Telecaster configurations.
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Is the Seymour Duncan APTL-3JD pickup noiseless?
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No, the Seymour Duncan APTL-3JD is not a stacked or hum-free pickup, so it may produce some single-coil hum typical of vintage-style pickups.
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Can the Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue Lead Tele APTL-3JD Pickup handle high-output applications?
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Yes, this pickup is designed with a high-output capability, making it suitable for players who require extra punch and clarity in their sound.
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PROS
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Exceptional lead tones with classic Nashville sound
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Versatile tonal range from classic Tele to P90 jazz sounds
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Rich bass response enhances depth
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Smooth transition between clean and overdriven tones
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Softer pick attack with A2 pole pieces for a warm output
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Great balance with neck pickups
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Reduced "ice pick" frequencies for less harshness
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Installation is straightforward for those with basic soldering skills
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Thick brass base plate contributes to solid Tele sound
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Highly recommended for Esquire conversions due to versatility
CONS
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Can be too bright for rhythm parts
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Raised D and G poles may cause imbalance
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Black string wrap may interfere with vintage-style bridge plates
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Only includes wood screws for neck pickup mounting
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There’s a punch and strength from this pickup that is missing on many 2-pickup guitars of this kind and totally missing in the bridge position on almost ALL 3-pickup designed guitars – at least for me. A pickup that close to the bridge needs special attention in its development to counter the inherent thinness and piercing quality that exists there. The APTL-3JD nails it for me and is the only pickup I found to match a good Strat pickup in the neck position, in terms of output, eq and, most of all a tone that kills!
Jerry Donahue about his signature pickups.
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